Today in the News: Blockbuster closing its doors

Wednesday

Nov 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

News on Blockbuster, Richie Incognito and governor elections.

News to know

Blockbuster announced today that it will close its remaining 300 U.S. stores, and it’s DVD-by-mail program will be shuttered as well. The stores of the once-wildly popular chain will close by January. The company will still work with Dish Network as a streaming service.

Quote of note

"Hey, wassup, you half (expletive) piece of (expletive). I saw you on Twitter, you been training 10 weeks. I'll (expletive) in your (expletive) mouth. I'm gonna slap your (expletive) mouth, I'm gonna slap your real mother across the face (laughter). (Expletive) you, you're still a rookie. I'll kill you." - Voice mail allegedly left by Miami Dolphins player Richie Incognito. The lineman is being investigated by the NFL for the incident, and Incognito has been suspended.

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